Food Safety Report: White Castle, 1400 W 79th St, Chicago, IL, USA.

1400 West 79th Street, Chicago, 60620 Illinois, United States

Report date: Nov 21, 2024
8. Hands clean & properly washed
- comments: observed poor hygienic practies by both female food handlers. Observed them handling money and ringing the register, then putting on plastic gloves and handling buns and sausages without washing hands after every possible contamination. Must wash hands. (priority 7-38-010)(citation issued)(cos)

21. Proper hot holding temperatures
- comments: observed improper temperatures of tcs foods such as 2. 5 oz. Sloppy joe ranges from 80. 2f-84. 7f in hot holding units. Products were discarded by the manager. Must have hot holding foods at 135. 0f or above. Appx. 2. 5 oz. $5. (priority 7-38-005)(citation issued)(cos)

22. Proper cold holding temperatures
- comments: observed improper temperatures of tcs foods such as 1 dozen shelled eggs at 62. 1f on countertop. 2lbs. 1921 hamburgers at 47. 8f. The product was discarded by the manager. Must have cold-holding foods at 41. 0f or below. Appx. 3lbs. $24. (priority 7-38-005)(cos)(consolidated violation.

33. Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
- comments: observed improper temperature of 1921 hamburger reach in cooler at 45. 7f with tcs foods stored inside a held for inspection tag has been placed on unit. Once repaired, email:food@cityofchicago. Org. Must have a cold holding unit at 41. 0f or below. (priority 7-38-005)(citation issued)(cos)

38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed a gap along bottom of front south entry door must make tight fitting.

40. Personal cleanliness
- comments: observed no hair restraints worn by food handlers must provide and maintain.

46. Gloves used properly
- comments: observed gloves being used improperly during food preparation and handling of money at this time.

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: must eliminate crates used for food storage in walk in cooler,soda storage and provide adequate shelving units.

49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: must clean food debris & grease build up from exterior of garbage cans,condiment bins,wires and plugs,dish rack.

51. Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
- comments: must repair or replace leaky pipe in wall in basement unused toilet rooms,overhead pipes in ceiling in basement.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: must grout floor under and around cooking equipment and grill.

60. Previous core violation corrected
- comments: previous core violations from report #2559655 6/22/22 not corrected-#37-3-302. 12 : must label food storage containers when food is not in the original package. #49-4-601. 11(c) : must clean excessive grease and food debris build up on interior and exterior of fryer cabinets, all coolers & freezers, all cooking equipment, grill tops, trash can,1 & 3- comp sink basins, mop sink basin, both soda machines, storage shelves, service counters. #55-6-201. 11 : must clean excessive food debris and splatter from walls throughout premises. Must clean dust build-up from upper walls throughout #55- 6-501. 13 : must clean excessive grease and food debris build up from floor under, around, and along wall bases throughout premises, including walk-in cooler and freezer. Must remove standing water on floor in basement and keep dry. #55-6-201. 13 : must repair or replace damaged and broken wall bases throughout premises and near walk-in cooler. #55-6-501. 114 : must elevate, remove, or organize articles off of the floor and away from walls in the basement. (priority foundation 7-42-090)(citation issued)

Source: chicago.gov